Related Links
The following web links will assist efforts to find information and materials about sudden cardiac arrest and to identify ways to raise awareness and reduce deaths.
Please note that these listings do not constitute an endorsement of the organizations, their products, or services by the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Association.
If you have recommendations for other sites that should be included or a comment about the current listed sites, please contact SCAA at info@suddencardiacarrest.org.
Links
Asbestos ExposureOur mission is to be the leading online resource for victims suffering from asbestos-related diseases. The events of September 11, 2001 were an unspeakable act of terrorism. The aftermath is still felt today — and not only by those who lost loved ones. Thousands of 9/11 first responders (EMTs, Firefighters, Paramedics, Police Officers, Cleanup Crews) are now being diagnosed with deadly forms of cancer, including mesothelioma. As the House Judiciary Committee unanimously passeda bill to permanently reauthorize the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, now is the best time to act. | Close the GapClose the Gap is an education initiative that is sponsored by Boston Scientific. Its purpose is to identify opportunities and define strategies to improve cardiovascular health outcomes for underprivileged patient populations. | Family Assets-SeniorsFamily Assets recently put together this article about heart failure - specifically for seniors. We're trying to spread it around a bit. We think the information is super important. Check it out if you have a sec: CLICK HERE |
Health Conditions - Financial Aid SeriesHealth conditions are expensive to treat, especially if they’re chronic. Many patients who have had chronic health conditions growing up, know that treatment is expensive and time-consuming. When college is around the corner, those with chronic health conditions may not have money saved up after all of their savings have been spent on doctor’s visits and medication. Scholarships for Students with Health Conditions: CLICK HERE Health Insurance Facts for Students: CLICK HERE | Inside Cardiac ArrestAre you at risk for Sudden Cardiac Arrest? Visit this website from St. Jude Medical for complete details. | LifeBeat OnlineLifeBeat Online is an e-newsletter created to help people with cardiac devices live full, active lives. They provide cardiac news, health tips, and more. |
Medtronic Rhythms of LifeRhythms of Life is a patient services web site designed for the cardiac medical device wearer, their family and friends. | ||
Federal Government
Nonprofit Organizations
Adult Congenital Heart AssociationThe Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA) is a nonprofit organization which seeks to improve the quality of life and extend the lives of adults with congenital heart defects. Through education, outreach, advocacy and promotion of research, ACHA serves and supports the more than one million adults with congenital heart defects, their families, and the medical community. | American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary RehabilitationFounded in 1985, the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation is dedicated to our mission of reducing morbidity, mortality, and disability from cardiovascular disease through education, prevention, rehabilitation, research, and disease management. | American Heart AssociationThe American Heart Association's mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke. |
American Red Cross - Saving a Life Is as Easy as AEDThe American Red Cross has a vision of one person in every household being trained in First Aid and CPR lifesaving skills, and all Americans being within four minutes of an AED and someone trained to use it in the event of sudden cardiac arrest. | Heart Rhythm SocietyHeart Rhythm Society has created this center to provide accurate, clear and understandable information about cardiac arrhythmia disorders. Designed to educate patients and the public, the site aims to further understanding of heart rhythm problems. | Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy AssociationThe Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Association is a not for profit 501(c) (3) organization formed in 1996 to provide information, support and advocacy to patients, their families and medical providers. |
Mended HeartsMended Hearts brings together all of us who are faced with the realities of heart disease to form a network of caring individuals. | Parent Heart WatchParent Heart Watch (PHW) is a state-by-state network of parents dedicated to reducing the often disastrous effects of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) in children. Parent Heart Watch enables information sharing, support networks, and the formulation of nationwide programs that meet our mission and vision objectives. | Preventative Cardiovascular Nurses AssociationPCNA is the leading nursing organization dedicated to preventing cardiovascular disease (CVD) through assessing risk, facilitating lifestyle changes, and guiding individuals to achieve treatment goals. This is accomplished through the integration of public and professional education and advocacy, which includes:
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ResearchMatch.orgResearchMatch.org is a non-profit website that matched research volunteers with research studies at universities all over the country. By participating in research studies we believe that volunteers can actively impact advances in medical science. A research opportunity is out there for everyone. | SADS FoundationThe Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes Foundation's mission is to save the lives and support the families of children & young adults who are genetically predisposed to sudden death due to heart rhythm abnormalities. | SHAPE SocietyThe Society for Heart Attack Prevention and Eradication is an education-based organization that is dedicated to eliminating the threat of heart attack. |
STARSSTARS (Syncope Trust And Reflex anoxic Seizures) is a national non-profit organization that raises awareness of Syncope and supports individuals and families coping with Syncope conditions. | Sudden Cardiac Arrest CoalitionThe Sudden Cardiac Arrest Coalition is comprised of 30 organizations (including SCAA) passionate about preventing Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) deaths through legislative initiatives that lead to greater public awareness, research, and access to life-saving therapies. | Take Heart AmericaTake Heart America brings doctors, nurses, paramedics, community leaders and people like you together in a new program designed to dramatically increase the number of people who survive Sudden Cardiac Arrest. |